ICSC 1540 - PIGMENT RED 53, BARIUM SALT (2:1)

PIGMENT RED 53, BARIUM SALT (2:1)	ICSC: 1540 (April 2005)
Barium bis(2-chloro-5-((2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo)toluene-4-sulphonate) D&C Red No 9

CAS #: 5160-02-1

EC Number: 225-935-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

PIGMENT RED 53, BARIUM SALT (2:1)

ICSC: 1540

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW-TO-RED POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.	Formula: C₁₇H₁₃ClN₂O₄S. 1/2Ba Molecular mass: 444.5 Decomposes at 330°C Density: 1.66 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: >0.00013 Auto-ignition temperature: >340°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.49

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW-TO-RED POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.

Formula: C₁₇H₁₃ClN₂O₄S. 1/2Ba
Molecular mass: 444.5
Decomposes at 330°C
Density: 1.66 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: >0.00013
Auto-ignition temperature: >340°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.49

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the blood and spleen.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the blood and spleen.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects of the substance have been adequately investigated, but no significant effects have been found.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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